iRubric: Environmental Issues Project rubric

Effectively explains at least 3 causes of the environmental issue as determined by leading scientists. Causes are based on scientific research and stated clearly.

Explains two - three causes of the environmental issue. Causes are based on scientifc research and stated clearly.

Touches on two or three causes of the environmental issue. Causes may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.

Lists one or two causes of the environmental issue . No indepth information presented.

Effectively explains at least 3 controversies surrounding the problem as determined by scientists. Arguments presented clearly.

Explains thoroughly two or three controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments are presented clearly.

Touches on two or three controversies surrounding the environmental problem. Arguments may not be well discussed and/or understood. May be lacking in depth.

Lists one or two arguments on environmental problem. No indepth information presented.

Creative and effective use of slide background, transitions, fonts, and pictures. Spelling is correct and presentation is easy to follow.

Good use of slide background, transitions, and pictures. May contain spelling errors and/or presentation may jump around.

Presentation attempts to use background and transitions. Errors obvious and/or presentation is difficult to follow.

Poorly done slide presentation. May be missing background and/or pictures. May be difficult to read or follow. Poor color choices.